Recall 77V-161: 1977–1978 Ford E250, 1977–1978 Ford E350 and 7 more
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Sep 23, 1977, covering about 16,000 vehicles.
The problem
Some of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open.
The fix
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 460 cidengines.system: throttle linkages; throttle lever.consequences of defect: in the event of throttle sticking, the vehicle maycontinue to accelerate after the accelerator pedal is released. Continuousacceleration could occur without warning and lead to a loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: the likelihood of the condition occurring can be reduced by avoiding fullor nearly full depressions of the accelerator pedal as during high accelerationor full power operations.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Vehicle Speed Control |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 77V161000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford E250 | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| Ford E350 | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| Ford F150 | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| Ford F250 | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| Ford F350 | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| Ford Ford | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| Lincoln Lincoln | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| Lincoln Mark V | 1977, 1978 | All years |
| Mercury Mercury | 1977, 1978 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 77V-161?
Some of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open.
How is recall 77V-161 fixed?
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.